tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post2304039999286397701..comments2023-09-02T08:29:52.507-07:00Comments on Muay Thai: Beyond The Ring: What's your martial arts motivation?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15885079924982649592noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-82348751787176142262010-07-13T23:43:41.483-07:002010-07-13T23:43:41.483-07:00No classes Anonymous, it's an open gym where y...No classes Anonymous, it's an open gym where you work on your own program with private/semi-private basis. I invite you to stop by and see for yourself, its hard to explain without seeing it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885079924982649592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-80612655443772921272010-07-13T22:40:09.569-07:002010-07-13T22:40:09.569-07:00Thank you so much! I have my mind so set on these ...Thank you so much! I have my mind so set on these classes because it sounds like you guys really take the time for students. I really appreciate the help. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-78622247219374436842010-07-13T22:18:36.952-07:002010-07-13T22:18:36.952-07:00Thanks Dave!Thanks Dave!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885079924982649592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-41771880978089718202010-07-13T22:16:53.390-07:002010-07-13T22:16:53.390-07:00You know, we have been known to take on students u...You know, we have been known to take on students under the age of 18 on a case by case basis. Since I'm not the owner, I don't make those decisions , but if you really are interested at training at Muay Thai Academy International I suggest you come by the school and talk to Nirmalya, the owner. We aren't in it for the money, so you're not going to be pressured into anything. But Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885079924982649592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-55446256664304339942010-07-13T22:06:26.812-07:002010-07-13T22:06:26.812-07:00I've been trying to find out more about this M...I've been trying to find out more about this Muay Thai Academy in San Jose and I've heard great things about it. Reading this makes me *really* want to go. But I'm under 18 and I've never had any martial arts training ever in my life. I'm guessing I probably can't go, can I?...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-75703135741147068302010-07-08T07:35:02.870-07:002010-07-08T07:35:02.870-07:00Stumbled across some of your vids on youtube and f...Stumbled across some of your vids on youtube and found the blog via your shout out at the end of the clip. I am in school and my reason for jumping into Muay Thai was civilian life had made me fat fat fat. I enjoy your clips and blog. Wonderful resource. The ability to jump online and check out different approaches to what I learn (or was unable to learn) in the gym is great. People get so Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-34029535623239149962010-06-26T15:11:19.950-07:002010-06-26T15:11:19.950-07:00I have watched (and subscribed) to your Youtube ch...I have watched (and subscribed) to your Youtube channel for some time, and I really enjoy your coaching style, sense of humor and frankly the no BS/posturing you and your clientele have.<br /><br />I belong to a similar minded group of coaches and individual with the Crazy Monkey Defense Program. I am so happy to see other martial artists and coaches putting this out there and promoting martial Chris Bishophttp://www.crazymonkeyiom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-88538377109200499602010-06-22T15:15:38.113-07:002010-06-22T15:15:38.113-07:00Thanks for sharing this about yourself -- what an ...Thanks for sharing this about yourself -- what an amazing site and what an amazing teacher you are. You have answered many questions not covered by the increasingly commoditized muay thai scene. As a trainer similarly passionate about the essence of muay thai as a warrior path, I'd say your post echoes my own situation and feelings -- except that I am not so amazing.<br /><br />The light of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-59125828632457514392010-05-25T17:49:47.357-07:002010-05-25T17:49:47.357-07:00Honesty is a good quality, but not often with fina...Honesty is a good quality, but not often with financial gains (I'd be rich otherwise!)<br /><br />I find it interesting that in the 'commercial' west instructors find it hard to get by, and will teach for selfless motives, love of the art, sport and other people. This is the part true essence of teaching and martial arts...<br /><br />Then I look around me in Thailand and see all of Kru Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098710018810289983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-12402931962354069602010-05-23T12:42:58.335-07:002010-05-23T12:42:58.335-07:00My Muay Thai instructor feels the same way as you ...My Muay Thai instructor feels the same way as you do. And it's wonderfully refreshing to know that there are other Muay Thai instructors like you, Donnie. My instructor told me that her classes is her "Muay Thai Utopia" and that us, her students, are the reasons why she loves teaching. But, she warned us that not all Muay Thai instructors/gyms have the similar philosophy that you Third Worlderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03859395377780308651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-15652356928495568992010-05-23T00:11:20.281-07:002010-05-23T00:11:20.281-07:00Yeah Donnie you make a training series for all of ...Yeah Donnie you make a training series for all of us who don't have direct access to your gym and you'll be a hero to us all.... more than you already are. Maybe like something like a ditstance learning course where you just post a weekly video and we pay you to do it :)Munk-Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16176313136958901370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-44344286209400420432010-05-20T14:27:44.991-07:002010-05-20T14:27:44.991-07:00I am truly honored to be your student Donnie!I am truly honored to be your student Donnie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-72393780019258990152010-05-20T11:57:55.758-07:002010-05-20T11:57:55.758-07:00Well if you ever do sell a DVD - I'll Buy !!! ...Well if you ever do sell a DVD - I'll Buy !!! Wish I could train with you as well but its a 40 hour drive for me ......central fla. Keep up the great work Donnie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-18138596075159327902010-05-20T10:33:35.816-07:002010-05-20T10:33:35.816-07:00Thanks a lot folks. It's good to know that the...Thanks a lot folks. It's good to know that there are others like us out there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885079924982649592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-26615275682445129042010-05-20T09:15:36.194-07:002010-05-20T09:15:36.194-07:00I love your approach and teaching style it comes f...I love your approach and teaching style it comes from the heart.I wish i could train at your gym but it is a 45 hour drive ... yea man S Fla. Wish you much luck and successAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-74183680817719378882010-05-20T05:36:27.051-07:002010-05-20T05:36:27.051-07:00"Enabling people to protect themselves and th..."Enabling people to protect themselves and their loved ones from multiple assailants without reservation, efficiently, through overwhelming, destructive force is my motivation " BRILLIANTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089098.post-89665049510568248502010-05-20T04:00:12.461-07:002010-05-20T04:00:12.461-07:00It's refreshing to see such sincerity in a wor...It's refreshing to see such sincerity in a world full of Tap Out gear and walking UFC encyclopedias.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com